Manufacturing Engineer (Welding)

Maxwell Consultancy are working with an established engineering business in Glasgow in their search for a Manufacturing Engineer. This is a full-time, permanent role working in their state of the art workshop. Join a team that’s building the next generation of welding, machining, and advanced manufacturing capability. You’ll make an immediate impact on live projects while helping shape new technologies — from additive manufacturing to smarter tooling and automation. If you want to influence how a modern workshop grows, this is your chance. The Role The business is expanding their precision manufacturing / machining work and looking for someone who can blend hands‑on technical expertise with project delivery. You’ll work closely with our Production Manager to take projects from enquiry through to completion, ensuring quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the shop floor. What You’ll Do * Estimate and budget incoming enquiries * Deliver projects to spec, schedule, and budget * Improve fabrication and workshop processes * Develop our machining and advanced manufacturing capability * Oversee welder training, coding, and certification What You Bring You’re a practical, proactive engineer with experience in manufacturing or engineering environments. You’re comfortable managing technical projects, coordinating across teams, and improving workshop processes. Skills & Experience * Strong knowledge of TIG, MIG/MAG, orbital, and specialist welding * Experience with weld procedures, coding, inspection, and NDT * Understanding of materials behaviour during welding * Hands‑on workshop experience (welding stations, jigs, extraction) * Basic machining (milling, turning, drilling) * CAD/CAM and engineering drawing interpretation * Knowledge of fixturing, tooling, and work holding * Lean/continuous improvement mindset * Engineering degree or equivalent BPSS clearance will be required. What You’ll Get * 34 days annual leave * Discretionary annual bonus (up to 15%) * Death‑in‑service benefit * Employee discount platform * Cycle‑to‑work scheme * Enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity pay * Competitive pension - 7% employer contribution * Professional development and career progression